Safety note: Avoid contact with skin; can cause irritation.
Cow Parsnip is a large perennial with broad leaves and white umbrella-like flower clusters. Despite its imposing size, it is an important source of nectar for pollinators.
Habitat
It grows in moist, rich soils along streams and in meadows.
Diet
Bees, butterflies, and other insects are attracted to its flowers.
How common
Common
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